Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State and a member of the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP), has reassured his political opponents not to worry about the recent visit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other ex-governors to former President Muhammadu Buhari’s residence in Kaduna.
After the visit on Friday, El-Rufai took to his verified X and Facebook page to clarify the the Atiku, Ex-Govs’ Visit To Buhari was not about politics or the upcoming 2027 elections, but rather a gesture of brotherhood and unity.
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El-Rufai, who was among the former governors present during the visit, stated, “Former VP Atiku Abubakar, former Governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Achike Udenwa (Imo), Gabriel Suswam (Benue), and I, along with others, went to Kaduna for post-Sallah courtesies to former President Muhammadu Buhari. We joined the faithful for Jumaat prayers at the Yahaya Road Mosque and enjoyed a delicious lunch at Buhari’s residence.”
He further noted, “Our political foes shouldn’t lose any sleep. It is not about politics. It is about unity and brotherhood. Since we are all politically irrelevant at the moment, we simply prayed and shared lunch with our mentor.”
El-Rufai’s comments come after he recently left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the SDP as he prepares to form a coalition with other opposition leaders to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
As political discussions heat up, the Atiku, El-Rufai, Ex-Govs’ Visit To Buhari serves as a reminder of past alliances and the importance of unity in fostering dialogue, despite the challenging political landscape ahead.
